An Act establishing a statewide affirmatively furthering fair housing framework

HD 1742 requires developers planning large-scale housing projects (35+ residential units) to complete and submit a fair housing assessment to the state housing department and local municipality at least 180 days before construction begins. The assessment must analyze the project’s potential impacts on housing discrimination, displacement, and fair housing access, plus detail how the development will minimize harm and actively promote fair housing - defined as affordable, safe, non-discriminatory, and accessible housing. Noncompliance may result in fines issued by the executive office of housing. This bill directly affects developers of major apartment buildings and condominium associations, imposing a new pre-construction review process focused on preventing housing inequity.